Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(20)
Published: March 16, 2024
Abstract
The
conversion
of
methane
under
ambient
conditions
has
attracted
significant
attention.
Although
advancements
have
been
made
using
active
oxygen
species
from
photo‐
and
electro‐
chemical
processes,
challenges
such
as
complex
catalyst
design,
costly
oxidants,
unwanted
byproducts
remain.
This
study
exploits
the
concept
contact‐electro‐catalysis,
initiating
reactions
through
charge
exchange
at
a
solid–liquid
interface,
to
report
novel
process
for
directly
converting
conditions.
Utilizing
electrification
commercially
available
Fluorinated
Ethylene
Propylene
(FEP)
with
water
ultrasound,
we
demonstrate
how
this
interaction
promote
activation
molecules.
Our
results
show
that
yield
HCHO
CH
3
OH
can
reach
467.5
151.2
μmol
⋅
g
cat
−1
,
respectively.
We
utilized
electron
paramagnetic
resonance
(EPR)
confirm
evolution
hydroxyl
radicals
(⋅OH)
superoxide
(⋅OOH).
Isotope
mass
spectrometry
(MS)
was
employed
analyze
elemental
origin
OH,
which
be
further
oxidized
HCHO.
Additionally,
conducted
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
simulations
assess
reaction
energies
FEP
H
2
O,
O
4
these
implications
methodology,
its
potential
applicability
wider
array
gas‐phase
catalytic
reactions,
underscore
advance
in
catalysis.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(36)
Published: Aug. 13, 2023
Abstract
The
conversion
of
methane
to
value‐added
chemicals
by
traditional
reforming
processes
suffers
from
intensive
energy
consumption
due
its
particularly
strong
C─H
bonds.
Thus,
it
is
urgent
optimize
the
driving
force
structure
for
accelerating
integration
sustainable
energy.
In
this
review,
advances
in
energy‐driven
are
systematically
summarized
provide
a
scientific
understanding
operation/storage
concepts,
reactor
design,
technological
maturity,
system
optimization,
and
remaining
issues.
Furthermore,
essence,
economic
evaluations,
balance,
social
impacts
driven
carefully
discussed,
paving
path
future
course
research
development.
Diversifying
mix
can
play
an
important
role
industries,
being
used
as
crucial
step
transition
energy,
especially
combination
solar/nuclear
with
fossil
fuels
produce
chemicals.
Additionally,
review
intends
bridge
studies
development,
ultimate
goal
offering
robust
framework
understand
current
status
guidance
design
solutions
greener
future.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(8), P. 911 - 923
Published: April 3, 2023
ConspectusIn
1978,
the
classical
strong
metal-support
interaction
(C-SMSI)
was
first
explored
by
observing
significantly
suppressed
H2
and
CO
adsorption
on
Group-VIII
noble-metal-reducible
oxide
systems
after
high-temperature
treatment.
Subsequent
studies
showed
that
local
electron
redistribution
encapsulation
overlayers
metal
nanoparticles
(NPs)
are
typical
features
of
SMSI,
which
endows
supported
heterogeneous
catalysts
with
various
advantageous
properties
for
catalytic
applications.
In
recent
decades,
significant
advancements
have
been
made
in
utilization
SMSI
effects
via
oxidation,
adsorbate
mediation,
wet-chemistry
processes,
so
on.
Oxidative
(O-SMSI)
observed
Mou
et
al.
Au/ZnO,
wherein
were
formed
Au
NPs
being
treated
under
oxidative
conditions.
this
system,
positively
charged
through
transfer
from
to
support,
Au-O-Zn
linkages
drive
formation
overlayer.
O-SMSI
behavior
it
imparts
catalyst
contradict
our
previous
understanding
C-SMSI
respect
need
a
reducing
atmosphere
known
driving
force.
Moreover,
show
considerable
stability
oxidizing
atmospheres
provide
potential
solution
problem
sintering
catalysts.
To
date,
has
supports,
including
oxides,
phosphides,
nitrides,
provides
application
opportunities
process.In
Account,
we
briefly
introduce
research
background
motivation
developing
new
exhibiting
effect.
particular,
Au/hydroxyapatite
(HAP,
nonoxide)
system
induced
applying
oxidation
prevents
NPs.
Furthermore,
Pt
Pd
exhibit
HAP
ZnO
supports
heat
Based
composition
structure
HAP,
tetrahedral
units
((PO4)3-)
OH-
shown
be
responsible
O-SMSI.
Importantly,
electronic
(i.e.,
support),
is
characteristic
feature
O-SMSI,
can
controlled
tailor
strength
interaction.
We
used
exogenous
adsorbents
tune
state
(Fermi
level)
artificially
Au,
Pd,
Pt,
Rh
TiO2.
findings
study
indicate
broadly
applied
development
Finally,
summarize
some
common
different
proposed
mechanisms
insights
into
existing
challenges
possible
directions
field.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(20), P. 11415 - 11419
Published: May 12, 2023
Atomically
dispersed
catalysts
such
as
single-atom
have
been
shown
to
be
effective
in
selectively
oxidizing
methane,
promising
a
direct
synthetic
route
value-added
oxygenates
acetic
acid
or
methanol.
However,
an
important
challenge
of
this
approach
has
that
the
loading
active
sites
by
is
low,
leading
low
overall
yield
products.
Here,
we
report
can
address
issue.
It
utilizes
metal-organic
framework
built
with
porphyrin
linker,
which
provides
high
concentrations
binding
support
atomically
rhodium.
up
5
wt%
rhodium
achieved
excellent
dispersity.
When
used
for
synthesis
methane
oxidation,
new
benchmark
performance
23.62
mmol·gcat-1·h-1
was
measured.
Furthermore,
catalyst
exhibits
unique
sensitivity
light,
producing
(under
illumination,
66.4%
selectivity)
methanol
(in
dark,
65.0%
under
otherwise
identical
reaction
conditions.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(10)
Published: Feb. 27, 2023
Selective
oxidation
of
methane
to
organic
oxygenates
over
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
catalysts
at
low
temperature
is
a
challenging
topic
in
the
field
C1
chemistry
because
inferior
stability
MOFs.
Modifying
surface
Cu-BTC
via
hydrophobic
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)
235
°C
under
vacuum
not
only
can
dramatically
improve
its
catalytic
cycle
liquid
phase
but
also
generate
coordinatively
unsaturated
Cu(I)
sites,
which
significantly
enhances
activity
catalyst.
The
results
spectroscopy
characterizations
and
theoretical
calculation
proved
that
sites
made
H
2
O
dissociative
into
•OH,
formed
Cu(II)-O
active
species
by
combining
with
for
activating
C−H
bond
methane.
high
productivity
(CH
3
OH
CH
OOH)
10.67
mmol
g
cat.
−1
h
super
selectivity
99.6%
was
achieved
Cu-BTC-P-235
catalyst,
catalyst
possessed
excellent
reusability.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(20)
Published: March 16, 2024
Abstract
The
conversion
of
methane
under
ambient
conditions
has
attracted
significant
attention.
Although
advancements
have
been
made
using
active
oxygen
species
from
photo‐
and
electro‐
chemical
processes,
challenges
such
as
complex
catalyst
design,
costly
oxidants,
unwanted
byproducts
remain.
This
study
exploits
the
concept
contact‐electro‐catalysis,
initiating
reactions
through
charge
exchange
at
a
solid–liquid
interface,
to
report
novel
process
for
directly
converting
conditions.
Utilizing
electrification
commercially
available
Fluorinated
Ethylene
Propylene
(FEP)
with
water
ultrasound,
we
demonstrate
how
this
interaction
promote
activation
molecules.
Our
results
show
that
yield
HCHO
CH
3
OH
can
reach
467.5
151.2
μmol
⋅
g
cat
−1
,
respectively.
We
utilized
electron
paramagnetic
resonance
(EPR)
confirm
evolution
hydroxyl
radicals
(⋅OH)
superoxide
(⋅OOH).
Isotope
mass
spectrometry
(MS)
was
employed
analyze
elemental
origin
OH,
which
be
further
oxidized
HCHO.
Additionally,
conducted
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
simulations
assess
reaction
energies
FEP
H
2
O,
O
4
these
implications
methodology,
its
potential
applicability
wider
array
gas‐phase
catalytic
reactions,
underscore
advance
in
catalysis.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Partial
oxidation
of
methane
(POM)
is
achieved
by
forming
air-methane
microbubbles
in
saltwater
to
which
an
alternating
electric
field
applied
using
a
copper
oxide
foam
electrode.
The
solubility
increased
putting
it
contact
with
water
containing
dissolved
KCl
or
NaCl
(3%).
Being
fully
dispersed
as
(20-40
µm
diameter),
reacts
more
hydroxyl
radicals
(OH·)
at
the
gas-water
interface.
voltage
(100
mV)
generates
two
synergistic
POM
processes
dominated
Cl-
→
Cl·
+
e-
and
O2
-•
under
positive
negative
potentials,
respectively.
By
tuning
frequency
amplitude,
extent
path
process
can
be
precisely
controlled
so
that
than
90%
methanol
selectively
formed
compared
byproducts,
dichloromethane,
acetic
acid.
conversion
yield
estimated
57%
rate
approximately
887
µM
h-1.
This
method
appears
have
potential
for
removing
from
air
seawater
converting
higher-concentration
sources
into
value-added
methanol.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(17), P. 2341 - 2353
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
ConspectusC1
catalysis,
which
refers
to
the
conversion
of
molecules
with
a
single
carbon
atom,
such
as
CO,
CO2,
and
CH4,
into
clean
fuels
basic
building
blocks
for
chemical
industries,
has
built
bridge
between
resource
utilization
valuable
supply.
With
respect
goal
neutrality,
C1
catalysis
also
plays
an
essential
role
owing
its
integrated
functions
in
green
catalytic
process
fewer
CO2
emissions
even
direct
high-value-added
greenhouse
gases
(CO2
CH4).
However,
inert
nature
C–O
or
C–H
bond
well
uncontrollable
C–C
coupling
render
challenging.
The
rational
design
highly
active
materials
(denoted
catalysts)
strong
capacities
activation
by
convenient
nanomaterials
fabrication
methods
boost
performance
molecule
conversion,
including
targeted
product
selectivity
long-term
stability,
is
cornerstone
catalysis.Notably,
familiar
concepts
heterogeneous
tandem
confinement
are
applicable
have
been
successfully
used
catalyst.
Regarding
concept
that
integrates
multiple
reactions
single-pass
via
bi-
multifunctional
catalyst,
it
promising
shed
new
light
on
oriented
molecules,
especially
C2+
hydrocarbon
oxygenate
synthesis.
effect
powerful
controlling
distribution
enhancing
efficiency
bonds
due
unique
reactants/intermediate
adsorption
evolution
behaviors
confined
interface
special
electronic
environment.
Moreover,
metal–support
interactions
(MSIs),
properties
site,
engineering
issues
susceptible
performance.
Therefore,
under
guidance
novel
rules
innovation
aid
advanced
techniques
always
hot
research
topic
catalysis.In
this
Account,
we
briefly
describe
challenges
thermal–catalytic
(mainly
CH4)
conversion.
At
same
time,
synergistic
functioning
physicochemical
highlighted.
More
importantly,
summarize
our
progress
rationally
designing
tailor-made
catalysts
enhance
techniques,
traditional
wet-chemistry
strategies,
magnetron
sputtering
method,
3D
printing
technology.
Specifically,
ingenious
capsule
catalyst
ammonia
pools
zeolites
fabricated
wet
chemistry
possess
extraordinary
transformation
CH4
molecules.
Also,
method
reliable
modulating
metallic
sites
thereby
tailoring
final
selectivity.
Furthermore,
showcase
capability
metal
technology
fabricating
self-catalytic
reactor,
reaction
field
nanoscale
integrated.
Finally,
predict
future
opportunities
efficient
assistance
clever
techniques.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(1), P. 106 - 119
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
ConspectusHydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
for
industrial
applications
is
manufactured
through
an
indirect
process
that
relies
on
the
sequential
reduction
and
reoxidation
of
quinone
carriers.
While
highly
effective,
production
typically
centralized
entails
numerous
energy-intensive
concentration
steps.
Furthermore,
overhydrogenation
necessitates
periodic
replacement,
leading
to
incomplete
atom
efficiency.
These
factors,
in
addition
presence
propriety
stabilizing
agents
concerns
associated
with
their
separation
from
product
streams,
have
driven
interest
alternative
technologies
chemical
upgrading.
The
decoupling
oxidative
transformations
commercially
synthesized
H2O2
may
offer
significant
economic
savings
a
greenhouse
gas
emissions
several
industrially
relevant
processes.
Indeed,
utilization
oxidant
situ,
elements,
would
represent
positive
step
toward
more
sustainable
synthesis
sector,
offering
potential
total
efficiency,
while
avoiding
drawbacks
current
routes,
which
are
inherently
linked
commercial
production.
Such
perhaps
now
pertinent
than
ever
given
rapidly
improving
viability
green
hydrogen
production.The
application
situ-generated
has
been
long-standing
goal
feedstock
valorization,
most
placed
propylene
epoxidation.
Until
very
recently
viable
situ
processes
lacking,
prior
approaches
hindered
by
low
rates
conversion
or
poor
selectivity
desired
products,
often
resulting
competitive
hydrogenation
reactions.
Based
over
20
years
research,
led
development
catalysts
direct
high
>99%
H2
utilization,
we
turned
our
attention
range
where
generated
utilized
situ.
demonstrated
it
possible
rival
state-of-the-art
synthesis,
establishing
intensification
considerable
decarbonization
sector.We
further
established
route
both
bulk
fine
chemo-catalytic/enzymatic
one-pot
approach,
heterogeneous
surfaces
subsequently
class
unspecific
peroxygenase
enzymes
C–H
bond
functionalization.
Strikingly,
careful
control
chemo-catalyst,
ensure
competitive,
nonenzymatic
pathways
inhibited
also
regiospecific
processes,
cost
operation
chemo-enzymatic
approach
at
near-ambient
temperatures
pressures.
Beyond
traditional
chemo-catalysis,
efficacy
(and
oxygen-based
radical
species)
remediation
environmental
pollutants
major
laboratory,
such
technology
improvements
conventional
disinfection
processes.We
hope
this
Account,
highlights
key
contributions
laboratory
field
recent
years,
demonstrates
chemistries
be
unlocked
improved
upon
via
inspires
broader
scientific
community.